Papain Meat Tenderizer Powder from Mexico
Papain is a plant-derived protease enzyme from papaya latex, prepared as a powder for tenderizing meat by breaking down proteins. Classified in HTS 3507.90.70.00 as other prepared enzymes, not fitting exclusions like pre-tanning preparations.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide botanical origin certificates to differentiate from microbial enzymes
• Test for reducing sugar content if starch-related to avoid confusion with dextrins in 3505
• Package in consumer-ready retail units to prevent bulk chemical reclassification